Yemen: Vessel Fired upon

September 28, 2017

Michael Cleary

Date: 28-Sept-17 Time: 1236UTC

Lat: 15°57.00
North Long: 052°29.00 East

Event: Attack

Al
Ghaydah, Southeast Yemen

The UKMTO has been informed via email from
two separate sources, that a report had been heard on VHF CH16 from a tanker
stating she was under attack 20nm Southeast of Al Ghaydah, Southeast Yemen. One
small boat with five to six persons onboard approached the vessel and opened
fire. The vessel has managed to escape the attack and has been reported safe.
The vessel is proceeding to the next port.

Vessels within a 100 nautical mile radius
should increase their anti-piracy deterrents in line with Best Management
Practices 4. This should include increased twenty four hour anti-piracy watch
keeping and radar monitoring. Vessel hardening should be checked and where
appropriate bolstered.